The Fire on the Snow

THE FIRE ON THE SNOW

The Fire on the Snow is the gripping true story of Scott's ill-fated, final expedition to the Antarctic. Based on original diaries and letters, Douglas Stewart's radio play was hailed a masterpiece when it was first broadcast in 1941.

     "I am prepared to burn my boats with the opinion that The Fire on the Snow 
      is the finest-written radio play yet to have come out of Australia."
      Leslie Rees, ABC Weekly.

The story of what happened when Scott, Wilson, Bowers, Oates and Evans set out on their 800-mile trek to the South Pole will be performed live on stage, with additional material from archival film and letters the explorers wrote to the wives they left behind.     

     "The Fire on the Snow contains the most eloquent and heroically moving 

      language yet heard in any Australian radio play." 

       Leslie Rees, ABC Weekly. 

Directed by Deb Hunt with lighting, sound and images from Armando Licul. 

CAST
Craig Brealey
Luke Cripps
Mark Curtis
Lori Emmett
Brad McLachlan
Jo Severino
Richard Shoebridge
Rebekah Turner

NB This production is suitable for all ages but please be aware that it contains details about the end of life. 

SPECIAL FUNDRAISING EVENT

Enjoy hot soup, mulled wine and the beautiful voice of Jaymie Murphy during interval on Friday and Saturday nights.